Esports Industry News
February 27, 2024
ESL FACEIT Laying Off 15% of Global Workforce
It was just revealed that ESL FACEIT, one of the largest esports companies in the world, is laying off around 15% of its global workforce. In 2022, ESL and FACEIT…
February 27, 2024
Sony is Laying Off 8% of PlayStation Staff Around The World
In the latest blow to hit the games industry, Sony has confirmed that ‘significant’ layoffs are set to sweep PlayStation. It was said by Jim Ryan – the soon-to-be-leaving executive…
February 23, 2024
EA Makes Layoffs Following Closure of Two Mobile Games
In a recent report, it was confirmed that Electronic Arts is making layoffs following the shutdown of two mobile titles. This is the latest in a long line of layoffs…
February 21, 2024
Phil Spencer Says Xbox Will Stick With Physical Games… For Now
In a recent interview, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, spoke about all things Xbox. He was pressed on some tense topics, ranging from the recent wave of layoffs…
July 9, 2024
Saudi’s Esports World Cup Is Starting to Take Shape
In October 2023, the Saudi Arabian government revealed an ambitious branch of its ‘National Gaming and Esports Strategy’: the Esports World Cup. By bringing together top-tier esports competitors from around…
February 18, 2024
Every Category Winner From The Streamer Awards 2024
The Streamer Awards has just wrapped up in Las Vegas, and another host of content creators have walked away clutching their prestigious trophies. It was a memorable event that saw…
February 15, 2024
Twitch Hit 1.9 Billion Viewership Hours in January 2024
Twitch has historically started 2024, securing the highest count of viewership hours seen on the platform since COVID-19. In a recent report co-published between StreamElements and RainMaker.gg, it was revealed…
February 14, 2024
New Sony Financial Update Reveals Record PlayStation Growth
In a recent financial update published by Sony, record growth was outlined within the PlayStation ecosystem. It was revealed that, to date, more than 54 million PlayStation 5 units have…
February 13, 2024
First Major Esports Tournament on Kick.com Will Be PGL Copenhagen
It was revealed today that the PGL CS2 Copenhagen Major will be the first sizeable esports tournament broadcast on Kick.com. This marks a historic milestone for Kick, which has long…
April 15, 2024
Guild Esports Partners with ENDX Platform in Historic First
It was recently revealed by ENDX that the company has formed a historic partnership with Guild Esports. In a first for the platform, a female competitor – Marta ‘D7’ Asensio…